Summer has a way of sparking our desire for romance, but before you\u00a0spend $100 on an expensive meal and movie, try one of these affordable and date ideas instead.<\/p>\n
Whether you’re looking for a romantic outing with your long-time partner or a fun first date idea, here are some ways you and your date can make the most out of the season without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n
Spend an afternoon at the park<\/strong> See a comedy show<\/strong> Go to a concert in the park<\/strong> Play at the dog park<\/strong> Take an outdoor dance class<\/strong> Head to the beach<\/strong> Walk down the boardwalk<\/strong> Have a picnic<\/strong> Run together<\/strong> Go swimming<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Summer has a way of sparking our desire for romance, but before you\u00a0spend $100 on ...","author":7532795,"featured_media":121779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/05095235\/shutterstock_646618675.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/05095235\/shutterstock_646618675-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"June 5, 2018","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"Suzannah Weiss","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#40ce55","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121777"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532795"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121777\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLet loose and release your inner child by heading to the park. Push each other down the slide or hop on the swings — whatever you do, this date’s great for catching up or just getting to know one another.<\/p>\n
\nCreate a happy memory by laughing together. You can even find free outdoor shows in some cities during the summer.<\/p>\n
\nIt’s basically like a music festival, but more intimate! Check your local city’s website for more information on free outdoor shows.<\/p>\n
\nIf you don\u2019t have a dog, borrow a friend\u2019s and make your way to the local dog park. It’s a great way to get some exercise while looking at all the cute little pups.<\/p>\n
\nFrom swing to salsa, enjoy a romantic evening of dancing under the stars.<\/p>\n
\nNothing says romance like lying side by side on the sand. You can even include a little friendly competition and see who can build a better sandcastle!<\/p>\n
\nWhat’s summer without taking a stroll on the boardwalk with an ice\u00a0cream cone in hand? Top it off with a ride on the Ferris wheel and end the night winning stuffed animals for each other.<\/p>\n
\nTake your picnic to the next level by bringing top-notch snacks and drinks like prosciutto and ros\u00e9. Don’t forget to snap a pic of your beautiful spread!<\/p>\n
\nMotivate each other to work out by turning it into a date — talk about a win-win!<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re not near a beach, you can still play in the water by going to a public pool. Practice your cannonballs, race one another, or even just dip your feet into the pool while indulging in a deep conversation.<\/p>\n